Cal. Ins. Code § 10748

If a small employer, employee, or dependent of a small employer is dissatisfied with any action or failure to act which has occurred in connection with eligibility for, or enrollment in the program, the employer or employee shall have the right to appeal to the board and shall be accorded an opportunity for a fair hearing. Hearings shall be conducted, insofar as practicable, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.